A little voice inside my head said, "Don't look back. You can never look back"
I thought I knew what love was
What did I know?
Those days are gone forever
I should just let them go
I sold this 1854-C half eagle back to you, @Boosibri, and I wish I still had it. It's better than the piece you traded to me despite the fact that it was assigned a lower grade.
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Cardinal, wow! Assuming you sold that long before your current Americana collection was built.
Your assumption is totally correct! As the progenitor of the Liberty Cap coinage, I included that Libertas medal along with the displays of my (then) collection of Early Dollars. Actually, I didn't want to sell that one, but the auctioneer convinced me to consign that piece to enhance the overall collection, and told me to set the reserve high enough that it wouldn't sell, but it sold anyway.
Today's choice would be the 1818 50C Overton 112 PCGS AU55 CAC. The only coin that I cracked with enough confidence that it would upgrade from PCGS AU53 CAC.
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There aren't too many, but I always thought this one was nice. I got it to upgrade from 66+ to 67. It's from old dies, with frost an inch thick and just outlandish luster.
Luckily I haven’t let go of any coins that would cause me remorse. I have however sold off a few old poured silver bars that I would love to have back.
Nothing special other than it was special. Of the couple hundred Jeffs I've sold over the years, this is the one that still causes me to ask myself, "What the aych eee double hockey sticks were you thinking?" It was even prettier in hand. Look forward. Look forward ...
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
I sold this PCGS MS65 Connecticut to ex-member @topstuf many years ago. He'd been inquiring about it for awhile, and since I also owned another PC65 Connecticut with pretty toning, I finally threw out a price of over 2x sheet, which he accepted somewhat to my surprise. I still own the other Connecticut, which has subsequently upgraded to PC66, but I always preferred the one I sold from an aesthetic standpoint, and think it also had a strong shot at an upgrade to MS66. I console myself that I still have the great photos that Mark Goodman took.
I sold aPCGS 1783 8 reales that I never should have let go. I made the coin myself and it was one of the very few of that year that was not an El Cazador shipwreck recovery. I think it was xf but it had a nice look to it.
Not a coin but a 86-87 Fleer Michael Jordan RC PSA 9. I paid $1400 for it 11 years ago. Sold it for $1800 9 years ago. Today they are over 40k. The Sportscard market has been on fire in various segments for quite a few years but some have gone through the roof during the pandemic.
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@JeffersonFrog said:
Nothing special other than it was special. Of the couple hundred Jeffs I've sold over the years, this is the one that still causes me to ask myself, "What the aych eee double hockey sticks were you thinking?" It was even prettier in hand. Look forward. Look forward ...
I bought this compelling green Barber quarter (as a PCGS 65 CAC) from Tom Bush and unfortunately had to sell it to raise some funds. Tom bought it back and passed it on to another collector.
I happened upon it just yesterday at Great Collections in a new 66+ holder (no CAC) where it realized 1K more than I paid for it. It really is an awesome coin and I wouldn't mind having it back in my collection (although now I believe it to be over graded).
haven't let go of too much, but wish I still had the apollo gold bu
sold it to help pay for a trip to georgia, so it was worth it, but w the bu sales topping off at around 12,000 and proof [still have] nearly hitting 33,000, would be nice to have the set back together - sure it'll happen again someday - also sold one of my 5 oz silver apollos - have 2 more so not terribly upset, but those pucks are some of the best ever made imo
aside from this, sold all of my RMC silver bullion [aware thats not a coin 😆], and would've liked to've held onto that for the recent infamous history of that company
This coin is tied with one other coin for finest known at MS-62 for an 1873-P Chop marked Trade $. I bought the coin off eBay for less than $250. There are maybe 10 total 73-P Trade $'s known to be chop marked.
I regret selling my 1883 trade proof. But even with a super low mintage, it's one I could pick up again with the right $$.
But of the ones I've sold that I regret, at least right now, it's this one I made from an old school raw collection several years back that I wish I still had:
We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last. --Severian the Lame
This well struck wholesome 79-O in 64 plastic. The new owner enjoys it even more than I did; often showing it off when I visit. So, I guess, no major regrets.
Since I do not sell my coins, I have not experienced this issue - I really should sell some coins so I can understand this feeling better Cheers, RickO
Hard to post just 1. But, it allowed me to pay off the mortgage just before Covid hit. I sleep better now.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
No picture, but a 1798 large eagle bust dollar in PCGS VF30, dark and original
1858 Small letters FEC NGC 64
1837 no star seated half dime PCGS rattler 64
I can see the regret dripping off many of your posted coins. While mine is not near as valuable, it still is a thorn in my foot for ever selling it. It was the only twenty cent piece I have owned and was purchased for my 1st 7070.
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This one primarily because I got killed on it at GC. Will never again let them set the reserve. PCGS MS65RB
A little voice inside my head said, "Don't look back. You can never look back"
I thought I knew what love was
What did I know?
Those days are gone forever
I should just let them go
Cardinal, wow! Assuming you sold that long before your current Americana collection was built.
I sold this 1854-C half eagle back to you, @Boosibri, and I wish I still had it. It's better than the piece you traded to me despite the fact that it was assigned a lower grade.
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Your assumption is totally correct! As the progenitor of the Liberty Cap coinage, I included that Libertas medal along with the displays of my (then) collection of Early Dollars. Actually, I didn't want to sell that one, but the auctioneer convinced me to consign that piece to enhance the overall collection, and told me to set the reserve high enough that it wouldn't sell, but it sold anyway.
This one comes to mind.
Today's choice would be the 1818 50C Overton 112 PCGS AU55 CAC. The only coin that I cracked with enough confidence that it would upgrade from PCGS AU53 CAC.
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I had a couple PL 20$ Back when nobody cared (both were graded 60& 61 PL by NGC). I have wanted to replace them but it might not happen
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There aren't too many, but I always thought this one was nice. I got it to upgrade from 66+ to 67. It's from old dies, with frost an inch thick and just outlandish luster.
even though todd does great photos, the photo doesn't do the coin justice.
Luckily I haven’t let go of any coins that would cause me remorse. I have however sold off a few old poured silver bars that I would love to have back.
Nothing special other than it was special. Of the couple hundred Jeffs I've sold over the years, this is the one that still causes me to ask myself, "What the aych eee double hockey sticks were you thinking?" It was even prettier in hand. Look forward. Look forward ...
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
I sold this PCGS MS65 Connecticut to ex-member @topstuf many years ago. He'd been inquiring about it for awhile, and since I also owned another PC65 Connecticut with pretty toning, I finally threw out a price of over 2x sheet, which he accepted somewhat to my surprise. I still own the other Connecticut, which has subsequently upgraded to PC66, but I always preferred the one I sold from an aesthetic standpoint, and think it also had a strong shot at an upgrade to MS66. I console myself that I still have the great photos that Mark Goodman took.
Here's the one I still own:
I sold aPCGS 1783 8 reales that I never should have let go. I made the coin myself and it was one of the very few of that year that was not an El Cazador shipwreck recovery. I think it was xf but it had a nice look to it.
Among several others, this is the one that immediately comes to mind at that question:
Not a coin but a 86-87 Fleer Michael Jordan RC PSA 9. I paid $1400 for it 11 years ago. Sold it for $1800 9 years ago. Today they are over 40k. The Sportscard market has been on fire in various segments for quite a few years but some have gone through the roof during the pandemic.
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
This is one I still wish I owned! It is the shallow N variety.
Awesome looking coin!
There are about 15-20 gold coins I wish I could have back. But the #1 would be this one:
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I bought this compelling green Barber quarter (as a PCGS 65 CAC) from Tom Bush and unfortunately had to sell it to raise some funds. Tom bought it back and passed it on to another collector.
I happened upon it just yesterday at Great Collections in a new 66+ holder (no CAC) where it realized 1K more than I paid for it. It really is an awesome coin and I wouldn't mind having it back in my collection (although now I believe it to be over graded).
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haven't let go of too much, but wish I still had the apollo gold bu
sold it to help pay for a trip to georgia, so it was worth it, but w the bu sales topping off at around 12,000 and proof [still have] nearly hitting 33,000, would be nice to have the set back together - sure it'll happen again someday - also sold one of my 5 oz silver apollos - have 2 more so not terribly upset, but those pucks are some of the best ever made imo
aside from this, sold all of my RMC silver bullion [aware thats not a coin 😆], and would've liked to've held onto that for the recent infamous history of that company
This coin is tied with one other coin for finest known at MS-62 for an 1873-P Chop marked Trade $. I bought the coin off eBay for less than $250. There are maybe 10 total 73-P Trade $'s known to be chop marked.
Just my Rhodium.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
It would probably be one of these two:
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I regret selling my 1883 trade proof. But even with a super low mintage, it's one I could pick up again with the right $$.
But of the ones I've sold that I regret, at least right now, it's this one I made from an old school raw collection several years back that I wish I still had:
--Severian the Lame
Wish I still had this one.
I needed the money.....at the time
Thought I couldn't live with the tiny spot on the obverse. Wish I had. Mintage 36.
I can see why. Certainly has a nice Doggy look.
This well struck wholesome 79-O in 64 plastic. The new owner enjoys it even more than I did; often showing it off when I visit. So, I guess, no major regrets.
Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.
Since I do not sell my coins, I have not experienced this issue - I really should sell some coins so I can understand this feeling better
Cheers, RickO
Hard to post just 1. But, it allowed me to pay off the mortgage just before Covid hit. I sleep better now.
No picture, but a 1798 large eagle bust dollar in PCGS VF30, dark and original
1858 Small letters FEC NGC 64
1837 no star seated half dime PCGS rattler 64
Those are a few I miss...
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I can see the regret dripping off many of your posted coins. While mine is not near as valuable, it still is a thorn in my foot for ever selling it. It was the only twenty cent piece I have owned and was purchased for my 1st 7070.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
I went through this thread hoping to see one that I now am in possession of, but alas, not to be...yet!
Specifically, the 3cs. I'll let the forum member who owns it out themselves if they want to, but as I said before, just say the word...
This was part of a PDS set that I miss. I think the coins are now in PCGS holders and the set has been split up.
Commems and Early Type
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